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DB9 connectors are known for their utility in transmitting control signals, particularly in various data communication protocols. These connectors, which are typically associated with RS-232 serial interfaces, facilitate the connection between devices like computers and peripherals or from control systems to AV devices. In AV setups, they can be employed to carry important control signals that manage equipment such as projectors and switchers.

While RJ-45 connectors are primarily used for network connections and can serve video signals in some instances (like in Ethernet-based video systems), they are not traditionally recognized as a standard for direct control signals. VGA connectors are specifically designed to handle analog video signals and are not suitable for control signals. Euroblock connectors are often used for balanced audio and can also be used for some control signals, but they are less common for video connections. The use of DB9 connectors, therefore, is well established and supported for applications needing both control and, in some flexible scenarios, video connectivity.